Willingham to Preach Newton High School Commencement
The Rev. J. D. Willingham will deliver the commencement sermon at the Newton Methodist church Sunday at 11 a.m. The valedictory and salutatory will be given by Lorena Atkinson and Virginia Jones at the graduation exercises Friday evening. The grammar school hosting the program Monday will feature Rev. J. R. Watsons as speaker. The graduating class includes Allie Jones Azel Scott Jack Tate Sterling Ward Lorena Atkinson Zula Fenton Annie Jewel Corry Doris Ivey Virginia Jones Elizabeth Jones Elizabeth Milton Davie Windham Charlie Helen King.
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Newton
Lorena Atkinson
Virginia Jones
Newton High School
J. D. Willingham
Methodist Church
J. R. Watsons
Allie Jones
Azel Scott
Jack Tate
Sterling Ward
Zula Fenton
Annie Jewel Corry
Doris Ivey
Elizabeth Jones
Elizabeth Milton
Davie Windham
Charlie Helen King
Vandenberg Dark Horse Prospects Disturb Friends
Senator Vandenberg's rising talk as a Republican dark horse candidate unsettles friends who fear he may enter the 1936 race and risk fading if Roosevelt is reelected. Michigan Republicans hint at a potential convention showing while Couzens supports an early bid. Vandenberg, 52, keeps his record against New Deal programs and AAA scrutiny.
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Preston Grover Washington
Senator Vandenberg
Couzens
Michigan
Vandenberg
Roosevelt
Cleveland
Bryan
Florida Ship Canal
Passamaquoddy
AAA
Parkers
Davises
Blaines
Auburn AllAmericas Auburn Captain Gilbert Leads 1936 Hopes
Auburn pins its All America hopes on Captain Walter Gilbert, a standout center with broad shoulders, regarded as among the nation’s outstanding players as the 1936 season approaches.
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Auburn
Walter Gilbert
Florida Coach Josh Cody Pleased With Spring Practice
Gainesville Florida May 14 Completion of the spring football practice season found new Florida Coach Josh Cody expressing himself as well pleased.
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Gainesville
Fla
Florida
Josh Cody
Precocious Tyke Ronny Hersh Drinks Beer and Outsmarts Adults
A two year old in New Orleans named Ronny Hersh drank beer from a glass, smoked a cigar, and recited letters and numbers. His mother praised his abilities while noting he later abandoned cigars after a misstep. He spelled cat dog rat and echoed nursery rhymes, with others commenting on his early learning and fighting play.
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New Orleans
Ronald Hersh
Edward J. Hersh
Ronald
Ronny
Ronnay
Bo Peep
Mrs. Hersh
Negro Bishop Elected By Methodist Conference
Delegates to the quadrennial Methodist Episcopal Church conference chose Alexander P. Shaw of New Orleans as a Negro Bishop on the fifth ballot. Shaw succeeds Bishop Matthew Clair who resigned. Earlier nominees Willis J. King and W. A C Hughes withdrew, and the third white bishop post saw Dr. Harry W. McPherson lead to a vote with two others named.
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Columbus
Ohio
The
Methodist Episcopal Church
Alexander P. Shaw
New Orleans
Shaw
Southwestern Christian Advocate
Willis J. King
Atlanta
W. A C. Hughes
Philadelphia
Matthew Clair
Covington
Harry W. McPherson
Illinois Wesleyan University
Bloomington
Wilbur E. Hammaker
Youngstown
Charles W. Flint
Syracuse
N. Y
Roosevelt to Announce Lilienthal Reappointment Soon
President Roosevelt said an announcement on whether David E. Lilienthal of Wisconsin will be reappointed to the Tennessee Valley Authority will be made before his June 18 term expires.
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Washington
David E. Lilienthal
Wisconsin
Tennessee Valley Authority
Roosevelt
Republicans Fight Critics Over AAA and Early New Deal Votes
Republican lawmakers push back on critics within and outside their ranks over their support for AAA NRA and early Roosevelt proposals. Senators like Steiner defend backing while others dig up old letters praising bipartisanship and patriotism as they argue tax changes could lift dividends for small stockholders amid corporate reserves.
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Washington
Congress
AAA
NRA
Roosevelt
Steiner
Oregon
National
Senate
Britisher Says Americans Cant Enjoy Cricket
London commentary argues American sports culture hinders cricket’s US adoption. Shane Leslie notes free speech and unruly crowds in baseball offend the genteel image, while distinguishing amateurs from professionals in cricket and mocking the gentleman label. The piece also mentions Ben F. Ray presiding as grand chancellor at an unrelated Knights convention and a Pythian Sisters annual meeting with rising membership.
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London
America
Shane Leslie
Ben F. Ray
Birmingsham
Knights
Alabama Grand Temple
Pythian Sisters
Mayer W. Aldridge
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Ro iYge
Washington County High School
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Otis L. Peacock
Reading
Margolea Jerkins
Catherine Hutchison
Zella Mae Fussell
Mary Antley
Helen Blackburn
Herman Smith
la Verne Harrell
Leo Breckenridge, Jr
Martin Brunson
Mavis Temples
Verna Laurence
Buford Everett
Edna Nichols
Lois Floyd
J. N. Wilson
Theodore Everett
James Watts
Ralph Deal
Cecil Peel
Ralph Bowen
Etha
Mae Weeks
Corene Whittington
Ruth Williams
John Neel Campbell, Jr
Milton Everett
Bernard Owens
Addist Watford
Eulace Baxley
Bruner Bush
Myrtle Brock
Lillie Wilcox Martin
Marie Wilson
Muriel Snyder
Archie Hutchison
Lee Stanton
Otis Hinson
Joe Sewell
H. P Childs
Chipley Methodist Church
W. D. Agnew
Huntington College
Montgomery
Methodist
Lilienthal
Husky
Pythian Rally
B. F. Ray
Alabama Grand Lodge of Knights of Pythias
Houston Hotel
Campbell Business College
Yothan
Alabama
Massey Business College
Montgomery, Alabama
South
Massey Business Colleges
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Campbell
Dothan
Massey
J. D. Campbell
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